Unit 8

Question 1

Mention

Answer 1

state, refer
I forgot to mention my fear of spiders.

Question 2

Scrape

Answer 2

graze, scratch
He got a scrape on his knee.

Question 3

Delight

Answer 3

joy, pleasure
She is a delight to be around.

Question 4

Gaze

Answer 4

stare, look
They met each other’s gaze across the room.

Question 5

Pressure

Answer 5

stress, strain
The athletes felt immense pressure.

Question 6

Rival

Answer 6

opponent, competitor
Our hometown is facing their rival this weekend.

Question 7

Surface

Answer 7

top, exterior
The surface level of their relationship was evident.

Question 8

Escort

Answer 8

accompany, guide
Let me escort you to the exit.

Question 9

Growl

Answer 9

snarl, grumble
The dog growled at the stranger.

Question 10

Launch

Answer 10

start, begin
The launch of her book was successful.

Question 11

Position

Answer 11

place, status
She is in a difficult position due to her decision.

Question 12

Review

Answer 12

assessment, overview
Please review these documents carefully.

Question 13

Support

Answer 13

aid, assist
I offer my full support.

Question 14

Wreck

Answer 14

destroy, ruin
Why did you wreck my office?

Question 15

Delay

Answer 15

postpone, hinder
The game experienced a rain delay.

Question 16

Filter

Answer 16

sift, strain
Use a coffee filter to avoid grounds.

Question 17

Limp

Answer 17

hobble, stumble
After the accident, he now walks with a limp.

Question 18

Plague

Answer 18

torment, afflict
She was plagued with worries.

Question 19

Yield

Answer 19

produce, provide
This recipe yields four servings.

Question 20

Burden

Answer 20

load, duty
Don’t feel like a burden.